I have been running Debian a few years now but haven't really dug into the proper way to handle kernel modules in regards to auto-loading/unloading (i'll get to this) and the setup of modules.conf. I ...

As far as I know, you have to make it un-busy before you can rmmod it. You can't unload it because something is using it, removing it before the other module would make the other module cause an oops ...

Kernel modules are chunks of code that are loaded and unloaded into the kernel as needed, thus extending the functionality of the kernel without requiring a reboot. In fact, unless users inquire about ...

Editor's Note: Linux remains an attractive option for embedded systems developers. In fact, industry surveys such as the Embedded Market Study by UBM (EDN's parent company) consistently show interest ...

Due to the complexity of developing and maintaining the kernel, only the most essential and performance-critical code are placed in the kernel. Other things, such as GUI, management and control code, ...

Editor's Note: Linux remains an attractive option for embedded systems developers. In fact, industry surveys such as the Embedded Market Study by UBM (EDN's parent company) consistently show interest ...